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The Prequels
Battle at the River
An enemy commander. A skilled tactician. Only one can be victorious.
The Norland raiders are at it again.
When the Baron of Bodden splits their forces, Sergeant Gerald Matheson thinks that today is a day like any other.
But then something is different, and at the last moment, Gerald recognizes the warning signs. Now they are outnumbered, outmaneuvered, and out of luck. How can they win this unbeatable battle?
Battle at the River is a stand-alone short story set in the World of Merceria that incorporates characters from the Heir to the Crown Series. If you like intense battle scenes and unexpected plot twists, then you will love Paul J Bennett's tale of a soldier who thinks outside the box.
Awakening
The path to one's destiny is never easy!
Athgar and Natalia are destined to become great mages, yet everyone’s story starts somewhere. In this prequel to Ashes, the first book in The Frozen Flame series, discover who they were before magic chose them.
The Awakening:
For Stanislav, it's a mage hunter's dream—an easy job on the edge of town.
At first glance, Natalia is nothing more than a peasant child, though word of her magical potential has come to light.
Now, all he needs to do is confirm the rumours, grab the girl, and hand her off. What could go wrong?
Into the Fire:
Athgar needs to make his first kill!
To his people, tradition is everything, but to him, it feels like a prison. Every day is the same, until the Orcs arrive, offering him a way out.
Now he must make a choice: follow in his father's footsteps or forge his own path.
Pick up your copy of Awakening today to learn the origins of these powerful mages!
Tempered Steel
What drives a warrior to fight?
Some take up arms to protect their homeland, while others seek glory and riches. For Charlaine and Ludwig, it's the result of a love that can never be!
Charlaine deShandria has never questioned what her future holds. For years, she's been training to take over her father's smithy, spending her every waking hour toiling at the forge.
Ludwig Altenburg loathes his role as the baron's son. Always dreaming of fighting battles, he must now surrender himself to the inevitability of his future.
Duty is all they've known, but when they meet, they begin to question if there is more to life. Before they can even make a choice, they find themselves surrounded by those who are determined to tear them apart.
Lives are changed forever when family secrets are revealed in this clash of classes that propels two people towards their destiny!
Travel back to the origins of these soon to be mighty warriors in Tempered Steel, the prequel of Paul J Bennett's newest epic fantasy series, Power Ascending.
Seize your copy of Tempered Steel and learn their story today!
Into the Maelstrom
How can one man succeed where an entire army has failed?
Amarantis, a powerful Fire Mage, searches the battlefield, seeking his next victim.
Giselle refuses to give in to defeat. Instead, she demands the surrender of her enemy, even in the face of imminent death.
Cyric is not looking for a fight, wishing only to help those injured. All that changes when he sees the life-and-death struggle unfolding before him.
Now, with nothing left in their arsenal, magic once again threatens them with its fiery fury. In a flash of inspiration, Cyric attempts to save Giselle, but is it enough to turn the tide of battle in their favour?
Has Amarantis met his match when he crosses the path of Brother Cyric? Find out in Paul J Bennett's Into the Maelstrom, a Chronicles of Cyric prequel story.
